Florida, the seas are rising and time is short
Florida must encourage more sustainable development patterns, avoiding development on sensitive lands in coastal areas and floodplains.
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We must rethink how we build on barrier islands
Governing bodies of vulnerable coastal areas should carefully consider the unique risks of rising seas on barrier islands.
Experts say development may have worsened Fort Lauderdale flooding; mangroves protect from rising seas
A bill in the Florida Senate would task the Florida Department of Environmental Protection with protecting mangroves.
Study: Florida must plan better for sea-level rise, population growth
By Nathan Crabbe As Florida’s population continues growing and sea levels continue rising, the state risks losing millions of acres ...
The Invading Sea is a non-partisan source for news, commentary and educational content about climate change and other environmental issues affecting Florida. The site is managed by Florida Atlantic University’s Center for Environmental Studies in the Charles E. Schmidt College of Science. Read more
